Homestyle Noodle Soup (For Poultry Lovers)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 celery, diced
• 18 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 18 teaspoon basil, dried
• 1 bay leaf
• 18 teaspoon parsley, dried
• 14 teaspoon turmeric, dried
• 1 pinch sea salt (to taste)
• 5 peppercorns
• 8 ounces fettuccine, broken into small, thumb-sized lengths
• 6 cups chicken stock (can substitute broth)
• 13 cup spinach, frozen (optional)

1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Saute chicken until no longer pink in center and remove from pan.
3. Add onions, carrots, garlic and celery and saute, stirring occasionally, for five minutes or until vegetables have softened.
4. Shred chicken into large, bite-size chunks, and return to pan.
5. Add broth or stock and seasonings to pot.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
7. Add noodles to soup and cook for another 10 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
8. Taste to adjust seasonings, in necessary, and stir in spinach.
9. Simmer for minutes to blend flavors before serving.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homestyle-noodle-soup-for-poultry-lovers-332084 (may not work)